Giro Privateer shoes review

Comfortable and hard wearing

Our rating

4.0

149.99
130.00

Published: July 6, 2012 at 9:00 am

Our review
Lovely fit that rivals Sidi but at a lower price

The Giro Privateers are impressive. The plush insole gives immediate comfort, the offset lower straps clinch your foot tightly, and the shoes still encase you with box-fresh tenacity.

The wide upper buckle has two positions, while the clicky ratchet is easy to adjust on the fly – it’s also got a little protector tab to stop pesky seeds getting in there. Stiffness is very impressive for a non-carbon shoe, but as with many racy offerings the tread is overly hard and slippery when wet.

Still, it’s very hard wearing. The uppers are wearing well too – even a huge hike-a-bike up a Welsh mountain barely scratched the toe bumper.

Product "46342" does not exist or you do not have permission to access it.